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This African bird will lead you to honey, if you call to it in just the right way

This African bird will lead you to honey, if you call to it in just the right way
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This African bird will lead you to honey, if you call to it in just the right way

The wild honeyguide responds to distinct calls from local honey foragers. Says one researcher: The bird basically seems to be saying, "Hey, I'm here and I know where there's some honey, so follow me."

United kingdomClaire spottiswoodeBrian woodCarvalho issa nanguarSteve nowickiDuke universityUniversity of cambridgeUniversity of cape townGreater honeyguideNiassa special reserve

Wild birds analyze grunts, whistles made by human honey-hunters

In parts of Africa, expert honey-hunters call out to a species of bird known as the greater honeyguide, which leads them to wild bee nests a mutually beneficial practice.Once a nest is found, the humans crack it open, harvesting the honey and bee larvae, while the birds feast on the exposed beeswax.

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Wild African honeyguide birds learn the special calls of their human partners : Goats and Soda : NPR

The wild honeyguide responds to distinct calls from local honey foragers. Says one researcher: The bird basically seems to be saying, "Hey, I'm here and I know where there's some honey, so follow me."

United kingdomClaire spottiswoodeBrian woodCarvalho issa nanguarSteve nowickiDuke universityUniversity of cambridgeUniversity of cape townGreater honeyguideNiassa specialNiassa special reserve